2001 Map of Mesa Mountain

About this map

Sky City Mine and several unnamed Mines mark the high alpine terrain of the Rio Grande National Forest at the turn of the 21st century. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the La Garita Mountains and the Mesa Mountains, where headwaters for Saguache Creek and its various forks emerge from the peaks. The mapping reveals a specialized network of infrastructure, including the Saguache Divide Stock Driveway and the La Garita Stock Driveway, indicating the area's continued importance for seasonal livestock movement between high pastures. Remote water sources like Laguna Hilda and Deep Creek are connected by a system of rugged paths, including the Halfmoon Pass Trail and the Coyote Trail, which served both recreational and administrative forest access during this era.